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Bail for Drug Offense in Genesee County

21 cases · Genesee County Courts · DCJS Data (2019–2024)

Based on 21 Drug Offense cases in Genesee County, 47.6% of defendants were released on their own recognizance (ROR) and 33.3% had bail set at a median of $1,500. 0.0% were remanded to custody. The statewide ROR rate for Drug Offense is 49.9%.

Bail decision refers to the arraignment outcome: ROR (released without bail), bail set (monetary bail required), remanded (held without bail), or disposed at arraignment (case resolved immediately). Only cases with recorded bail decisions are included. Last updated: March 2026

Someone you know arrested for Drug Offense in Genesee County? A defense attorney can argue for ROR or lower bail at arraignment — often within hours.

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47.6%
Released (ROR)
33.3%
Bail Set
0.0%
Remanded
$1,500
Median Bail Amount

Bail Amount Distribution

When bail is set for Drug Offense in Genesee County, here is the typical range based on 7 cases.

$400
25th Percentile
$1,500
Median
$3,750
75th Percentile

Half of all bail amounts fall between $400 and $3,750. The actual bail in your case depends on the specific facts, your history, and the judge's discretion.

Compared to Statewide

Genesee County releases Drug Offense defendants on their own recognizance at a lower rate (47.6%) than the statewide average (49.9%). This may reflect stricter bail practices for this charge in Genesee County.

Metric Genesee County Statewide
ROR Rate 47.6% 49.9%
Bail Set Rate 33.3% 16.9%
Remanded Rate 0.0% 2.9%
Median Bail $1,500 $500
Cases 21 1,641

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About Bail in Genesee County

Bail decisions in Genesee County are made by judges at arraignment under New York's bail reform framework (CPL §510.10). The data above reflects actual outcomes from DCJS Pretrial Release records — not predictions. Every case is unique, and the arraignment outcome depends on the specific charge, your criminal history, community ties, and the judge's assessment. Having a defense attorney present at arraignment can significantly impact the bail decision.

How we calculate: We analyze the bail_decision field from DCJS records for Drug Offense cases in Genesee County. Cases with missing or "Unknown" bail decisions are excluded. Bail amounts are calculated from cases where bail was set and the amount is greater than zero. Data from DCJS Pretrial Release Data, last updated March 2026.

Other Charges in Genesee County

Bail outcomes for other common charges in Genesee County.

DWI / DUI
93.9% ROR · 375 cases
Petit Larceny
61.2% ROR · 330 cases
Criminal Contempt
37.7% ROR · 281 cases
Drug Possession
64.6% ROR · 223 cases
Other
73.3% ROR · 195 cases

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Based on 21 cases, 47.6% of Drug Offense defendants in Genesee County were released on their own recognizance (ROR), 33.3% had bail set, and 0.0% were remanded. The statewide ROR rate is 49.9%.
When bail is set for Drug Offense in Genesee County, the median amount is $1,500. The typical range is $400 to $3,750. A defense attorney present at arraignment can argue for lower bail or ROR.
Genesee County has a 47.6% ROR rate for Drug Offense, compared to the statewide average of 49.9%. This county releases Drug Offense defendants at a lower rate than average. Differences reflect local judicial practices and case mix.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. 21 Drug Offense cases with bail decisions analyzed in Genesee County. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Next Step

Someone you know arrested for Drug Offense in Genesee County? A defense attorney can appear at arraignment to argue for release — often the same day.

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